25 Things to Do in Sacramento in 2025

There's never a dull moment in Sacramento. Whether you're looking for heart-pumping live music, exciting eats, or thought-provoking arts, California's capital has something for everyone. Here's just 25 things we think are worth checking out this year. 

1. Lunar New Year Festival, February 1-2

2. Sacramento Jewish Film Festival, February 20-23

3. City of Trees Parade, February 22 

4. California Capital International Documentary Film Festival, March 7-9

5. The A’s Home Opener, March 31

6. Sacramento Grilled Cheese Festival, April 12-13

7. Sacramento Beer Week, April 25-May 3

8. California Honey Festival, May 3

9. Berry Fest, May 9-10

10. East Sac Garden Tour, May 10-11

11. 30th Annual Dragon Boat Festival Celebration, May 22

12. Sacramento Pride, June 14-15

13. Marysville Peach Festival, July

14. California State Fair, July 11-17

15. Courtland Pear Fair, July 27

16. Sacramento Film Festival: August and December

17. X Games Sacramento, August 22-24

18. Mariachi Festival de Sacramento, September

19. Farm-to-Fork Festival: September 

20. 916 Day, September 16

21. Holo Holo Festival: September 27-28

22. Aftershock Festival: October 2-5

23. GoldenSky Festival: TBD October 

24. Imaginarium, December 2025

25. Nevada City Victorian Christmas, December